2011 Mazda Tribute vs. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, both 2011 Mazda Tribute and 2011 Volkswagen Beetle were released in the same year (2011). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,500 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Mazda Tribute is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Mazda Tribute (171 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 57 more horse power than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Mazda Tribute should accelerate faster than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle weights approximately 793 kg more than 2011 Mazda Tribute.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Mazda Tribute (232 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 62 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. (170 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2011 Mazda Tribute will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Volkswagen Beetle. 2011 Mazda Tribute has automatic transmission and 2011 Volkswagen Beetle has manual transmission. 2011 Volkswagen Beetle will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2011 Mazda Tribute will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Mazda Tribute | 2011 Volkswagen Beetle | |
| Make | Mazda | Volkswagen |
| Model | Tribute | Beetle |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2011 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2500 cc | 1984 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 171 HP | 114 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
| Torque | 232 Nm | 170 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1514 kg | 2307 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4442 mm | 4090 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1806 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1783 mm | 1500 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2619 mm | 2510 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 66 L | 55 L |
